Carbon Management Scientist

This position will support the Laboratory's research in the area of geologic carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS; also known as carbon sequestration) and will offer the candidate the opportunity to collaborate with world-class researchers, to contribute to an impressive publication record that is helping move this field of research forward, and to contribute to analyses provided to public and private sector decision makers who are actively studying carbon management issues and options.

Research conducted in this area will focus on the deployment of CCS systems in the industrial and electric power generation sectors, both within the US and internationally, and this position will require integration across a variety of technical disciplines including geology, geophysics, petroleum engineering, electric power generation, industrial processes, and economic analysis.

Duties will include synthesis and analysis of complex datasets, methodology development, documentation, and publication of original research.

Job Qualifications:

* The successful candidate will have a broad educational background, including college-level coursework in chemistry, physics and geology.
* Proficiency and strong analytical experience utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software, particularly ESRI ArcView 9.x, is required. This experience can be demonstrated through the use of GIS software in thesis or project work, and/or through undergraduate- or graduate-level coursework.
* Experience working with complex datasets and databases is also preferred, along with a high level of proficiency in Excel.
* Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., Maple) and/or Monte Carlo simulation (e.g., CrystalBall) is desirable, as is experience with VB or VBA programming languages.
* This position requires strong skills communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* An interdisciplinary background that includes formal policy/economic and scientific/engineering training or experience is desired.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Carbon Management Scientist - Level I: A minimum of a BS or MS in geoscience, engineering, policy or economics, and 0-1 years of related experience.

Carbon Management Scientist - Level II: A minimum of a BS in geoscience, engineering, policy or economics, and 2-3 years of related experience; or a MS degree and 0-2 years of related experience; or a PhD degree.

To Apply:

Please visit our website at www.jobs.pnl.gov, reference requisition #110660, or contact Kristi Ross at kristi.ross@pnl.gov.